NAPFA Test
I used to think that it isn't a must to take the NAPFA test in polytechnics (for the girls, at least). Turns out it's mandatory for the girls as well in Nanyang Polytechnic, though we aren't required to pass.

It gave everyone a nice chance to meet up, seeing how everyone has been separated for 6 months because of attachment and final year projects. Those who are currently interning took the day off and dropped by the school in the afternoon to chat with those doing FYP before the test. I almost went ballistic laughing because of Fiza and Nabilah.

Fiza: Rain is so hot!! Especially his 'down there'!
Charmaine: Why? He flashed?
Fiza: No lah!!

Mm, I've never seen Rain's 'chocolate abs' and 'humping crotch' as Fiza puts it. Not a fan of such stuff haha. And there's Nabilah who's really into SHINee and SS501. Nabilah gave me a surprise when she suddenly presented me with the CD of Big Bang's newest single, Tell Me Goodbye. I sometimes surprise my friends by buying them things they like. But it sure is nice having friends surprise me too. Thanks Nabilah! (:

The three of them (Jasmine, Nabilah and Wan Wen) were watching the MV of Super Junior's Bonamana on Jasmine's handphone. Fiza and I were watching them three fangirls squealing over their idols. Haha :D No offense to SuJu fans but I still think Bonamana sounds like some Bollywood song.


Back in my primary and secondary school days, the five stations and the 1.6/2.4km run were tested on separate days. So I was a little worried as the one in NYP is tested on the same day. Was kinda afraid I would be too shagged after either one.

The NAPFA test turned out WAY better than I'd expected. Perhaps I underestimated myself. I kept thinking getting a 'E' (or the bare minimum) for everything would be hard enough. And yet, I've managed to surpass that and get a 'D' for some stations. Bloody hell.

In a nutshell, I've got:
Sit-ups: 31 [A]
Sit-&-Reach: 36 [D]
Inclined Pull-ups: 6 [E]
Standing Broad Jump: 154cm [Fail (by 2cm, zz!)]
4 x 10m Shuttle Run: 12.1s [D]
2.4km Run-Walk: 18 mins 50 secs [Fail]

Oei, not bad for someone who hasn't exercised in almost three years, ok! I used to get all E's and fail the inclined pull-ups. The only thing that hasn't change since primary school is my sit-ups. Can always get an A without trying.

Oh my gosh. WHY ARE MY FRIENDS USING MY DIGICAM TO TAKE PHOTOS OF HOTTIES?! During the ASEAN Youth Wallacea Expedition, Angeline'd used it to take photos of this handsome Caucasian army guy when we were landed at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Now Shi Hui is using it to take photos of some fit guys sweating it out on the track field. Raaaah!!


Identical watches (: Shi Hui got the same watch too. Should have taken a triplet photo!

Everyone's sitting around the benches and catching their breath after a tiring hour.


Woon Ching and I sat around chatting before we headed to AMK Central's S-11 kopitiam with one of her track-and-field mates, John, to have dinner.

CHARMAINE CHEONG.

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